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    Using 判定 (pàndìng) to express "ruling" or "determining"

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    Explanation

    The verb 判定 (pàndìng) means to judge, determine, or rule on something, especially in a legal or official context. It implies a formal decision or verdict has been reached. For example, 判定他有罪 means "ruled him guilty."

    Examples

    • 法院判定被告无罪。

      Fǎyuàn pàndìng bèigào wúzuì.

      The court found the defendant not guilty.

    • 裁判判定这个球出界了。

      Cáipàn pàndìng zhège qiú chūjiè le.

      The referee ruled that the ball was out of bounds.

    • 专家组判定这批产品不合格。

      Zhuānjiā zǔ pàndìng zhè pī chǎnpǐn bù hégé.

      The expert panel determined that this batch of products was substandard.

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